PANJIM: FC Goa announced the signing of Armando Sadiku for the 2024-25 season on Thursday. The 33-year-old Albanian forward is the Club's third new foreign addition this summer, following midfielders Iker Guarrotxena and Dejan Dražić.
Born in the Albanian city of Cërrik, Armando Sadiku made his professional debut with KF Turbina, playing two seasons in the second tier of the Albanian Football league system. In 2009, he joined KS Gramozi in the Albanian top-flight, where he had a breakthrough year, scoring eight goals and earning a move to KF Elbasani.
Sadiku then moved to Switzerland, initially joining FC Locarno. He quickly made his mark in the second-tier Swiss Challenge League, becoming the top scorer in his first full season in 2011-12. In July 2012, he transferred to FC Lugano, securing another top-scorer title with 20 goals. In November 2013, he joined FC Zürich in the top division, winning the 2013-14 and 2015-16 Swiss Cup. A loan stint with FC Vaduz followed, where he helped the team retain their top-flight status.
Sadiku returned to Spain in July 2021, signing a one-year contract with UD Las Palmas, followed by a move to FC Cartagena. In June 2023, he made his debut in Indian football with Mohun Bagan Super Giant, scoring his first goal for the team in the AFC Cup playoff round and netting the winner in the Durand Cup 2023 semi-final against his new team, FC Goa.
He finished the 2023-24 season with 11 goals and an assist in 35 matches, winning the Durand Cup and the ISL Shield with the Mariners.